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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S718 XNFMOT history

S718 XNF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

S718 XNF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
123,002 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S718 XNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S718 XNF was last recorded at 123,002 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2022: 120,045 miles, lower than 124,351 miles on 7 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,045 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
3,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,002 miles
  • 2022 – 120,045 miles
  • 2019 – 124,351 miles
  • 2018 – 117,652 miles
  • 2017 – 113,068 miles
  • 2016 – 107,168 miles
  • 2015 – 102,962 miles
  • 2014 – 99,622 miles
  • 2013 – 94,789 miles
  • 2012 – 90,258 miles
  • 2011 – 84,112 miles
  • 2010 – 81,553 miles
  • 2009 – 78,172 miles
  • 2008 – 74,266 miles
  • 2007 – 70,368 miles
  • 2006 – 63,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,002 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • All tyres small present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both steering rack gaitors and steering rubber coupling have oil present on items.l

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,002 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,002 miles
    Test number
    975410687188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,045 miles (-4,306)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,045 miles
    Test number
    657542990337
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified

  3. Pass124,351 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    829225353669
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,224 miles (+6,572)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,224 miles
    Test number
    902998030941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,also perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors and steering rubber coupling covered in oil .

  5. Pass117,652 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    790008458106
    • AdvisoryAll tyres small present.
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors and steering rubber coupling have oil present on items.l
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perished and nail present.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  6. Fail117,636 miles (+4,568)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,636 miles
    Test number
    251192852265
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe split.. (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres small present.
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors and steering rubber coupling have oil present on items.l
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perished and nail present.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  7. Pass113,068 miles (+53)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,068 miles
    Test number
    758797099047
    • AdvisoryDampness present surrounding steering rack gaitors .
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upward facing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perishing also nail present .
    • AdvisorySteering flexible coupling covered in oil.

  8. Fail113,015 miles (+5,847)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,015 miles
    Test number
    445186900119
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDampness present surrounding steering rack gaitors .
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upward facing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perishing also nail present .
    • AdvisorySteering flexible coupling covered in oil.

  9. Pass107,168 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    412029915553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail107,105 miles (+4,143)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    946357522904
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass102,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    876629475020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail102,962 miles (+3,340)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    108636175018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass99,622 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    499705794037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,789 miles (+4,531)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,789 miles
    Test number
    168182083058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,258 miles (+6,146)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,258 miles
    Test number
    825806572007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass84,112 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    347838331046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass81,553 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    202658420063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,172 miles (+3,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    674673249037
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,266 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    742378058048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,368 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    382024457010
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    792411556158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S718 XNF

Does S718 XNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S718 XNF expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S718 XNF?
The MOT on S718 XNF expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S718 XNF done?
S718 XNF was recorded at 123,002 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 3,439 miles a year.
Has S718 XNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S718 XNF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S718 XNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S718 XNF find?
S718 XNF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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